How New Jersey Parents Can Manage Back-to-School Stress Like a Pro

Managing The Chaos Of Getting Kids Ready For School

I hate to say it, but yes, it's almost back-to-school time.

I'm like a kid myself. I wish summer could last forever!

But here we are, heading to the store to pick up school supplies for the kids, and of course, a new pair of shoes, because somehow they've already outgrown the ones you just bought them at the beginning of summer.

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Doctor appointments and school physical forms that need to be dropped off at school are on your to-do list.

And haircut appointments need to be made, too.

There's so much to do before the first day of school!

What should be an exciting time of year often ends up being one stress after another.

If you're feeling a little overwhelmed, you're not alone.

A new study by understood.org, 43% of parents with children under the age of 18 describe themselves as excited about the back-to-school season, but 33% say they are totally stressed out!

How To Tackle Back-to-school Anxiety This Season

53% of parents of children under the age of 18 say back-to-school season is the most stressful time of the year.

That's even more stress than the holidays can bring on!

Some ways for parents to manage those anxious feelings include preparing early for scheduling changes, talking it out, trying to stay calm, getting together with friends, and knowing the signs of a more serious problem, according to Brown University Health.